News in brief

The British Government has pledged to create a fund to replace the money local governments receive from the EU.

The UK’s Local Government Association (LGA) has published a report on the matter, ‘Beyond Brexit’, in which it provides in-depth analysis of the three potential funding scenarios for the future. The LGA would be interested in any views on the report by 5 September 2017.

The Covenant of Mayors’ twinning programme offers European local and regional governments the chance to join an eco-friendly adventure: twinning exchanges that aim to increase local governments’ capacity and knowledge to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Apply before 15 September 2017.

Have you heard of the Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor? A new tool that helps European cities assess their performance in terms of culture and creation, it also creates opportunities for exchanges and learning with other cities. This tool was launched by the European Commission.

“Progress must be made at a faster pace to ensure a greater representation of women in our local authorities”, stated Cllr Marianne Overton, vice chair of the Local Government Association, when responding to the Fawcett Society report ‘Does local government work for women?’ Find her full response on the CEMR Charter for Equality website.

Great news from the people cohesion policy is supposed to serve: according to Eurobarometer 452, the majority of EU citizens share the view that it should continue investing in all EU regions. What’s more, 78% of EU citizens see a positive impact of EU regional investments in their city or region.

How can the Silver Economy help towns and regions match the needs of their ageing population and support local businesses at the same time? If you are interested in this topic, sign up for the workshop on the issue which will take place on 10 October in Brussels, during the European Week of Regions and Cities.

CITYnvest's July newsletter is out. Read up on regional energy plans, on what the Committee of the Regions does for renewable energy, and on what the dutch city of Deventer does to strive towards sustainable energy.